Aryendra Kumar’s path from the brink to becoming an IPS officer shines as a beacon of hope. In the isolating hush of lockdown-prep, UPSC failures triggered panic attacks and suicidal thoughts moments when Aryendra believed life had lost meaning. But the turning point arrived with a simple yet powerful decision: prioritizing mental health over blind ambition. He reset his life with daily discipline waking early, meditating, exercising, and breaking the monstrous syllabus into manageable milestones. Celebration of small wins offered glimmers of progress, quieting anxiety and instilling confidence.

To reduce external doubts, Aryendra limited his social circle, changed his phone number, and started journaling. Reflecting on failures and reaffirming positive intentions became daily rituals a lifeline amid chaos. Through steady effort and patience, he cleared state-level civil services before eventually conquering UPSC and choosing IPS. For him, the real victory goes beyond professional rank it’s the choice to live, fight on, and rebuild hope each day. His story is a powerful reminder: in the quest for dreams, mental health matters as much if not more than mindset.